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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Ames, IA

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000*

As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of students. You will start students\' days with morning pickup before school and transport them safely back home in the afternoon. Additional hours for field trips and special event transportation may be available.

No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

School Bus Driver benefits:

· Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications

· Hourly Rate: $22.37 - $26.00 per hour

· Training Rate: $16.00

· Commercial Learner\'s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) training provided!

· Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.

· Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

· Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

· Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.

· Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

· Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.

· Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.

· Safety or Attendance bonuses**

· Commercial Learner\'s Permit Bonus***

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:

· Safely transport students to and from school and activities.

· Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.

· Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.

· Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).

· Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.

· Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.

· Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.

· Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

· Retirees looking for supplemental income

· Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work

· Veterans transitioning into civilian roles

· Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job

· People who enjoy working with children

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:

· Are at least 21 years old

· Have a valid driver\'s license for at least 3 years

· Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off

· Enjoy working with students

Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:

· Valid Class B License

· History driving with ride share companies or taxi services

· Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

*Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details.

**Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply.

***Commercial Learner\'s Permit Bonus conditions apply.

First for a reason:

At First Student, we are a family of 60,000+ employees who take pride in safely transporting more than 5 million students and passengers to and from their destinations each day! Our family of brands include Transco, Total Transportation, Maggies Paratransit, and GVC II. Our employees are at the forefront of safety and innovation; they create and implement the most advanced training and technology the transportation industry has to offer.

In the state of Washington, all technician and driving positions, including but not limited to van drivers and any other position requiring employees to drive a company-owned vehicle, are considered safety-sensitive and are therefore subject to drug and alcohol testing, including cannabis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. First is also committed to providing a drug-free workplace. First will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, and any other fair chance law. Philadelphia\'s Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards Ordinance Poster is at this link or upon request https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf.

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Ames, IA

Sign-On Bonus: $3,000*

No experience is necessary to become a school bus driver! We are here to help you succeed with expert training and guidance to help you become a safe and professional First Student school bus driver.

School Bus Driver benefits:

· Pay Details: Dependent on experience and qualifications

· Hourly Rate: $22.37 - $26.00 per hour

· Training Rate: $16.00

· Commercial Learner\'s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) training provided!

· Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance or coverage options

· 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match.

· Part-time, flexible schedule: Split shifts (AM/PM routes), weekdays only; No nights, weekends, holidays, or summers required.

· Career Advancement Opportunities: Advance into operational, maintenance, management, and leadership roles in over 540 locations across the U.S. & Canada!

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services for personal and work-related issues.

· Community Impact: Be a trusted figure for students and families.

· Employee Discount Program: Discounts on various products and services.

· Guaranteed Minimum Hours: Get paid for 4 hours per day at minimum.

· Child Ride-Along Program: Perfect for working parents.

· Safety or Attendance bonuses**

· Commercial Learner\'s Permit Bonus***

Your day as a School Bus Driver will include:

· Safely transport students to and from school and activities.

· Supervise boarding and unloading at stops; assist students with seatbelts and mobility aids.

· Maintain order on the bus to prevent distractions.

· Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections (brakes, lights, tires, emergency exits).

· Report mechanical issues promptly and keep the bus clean and sanitary.

· Obey all traffic laws and company safety standards.

· Communicate with parents, school staff, and dispatch about student behavior or delays.

· Demonstrate leadership and customer service skills.

School Bus Driver Jobs are Perfect For:

· Retirees looking for supplemental income

· Stay-at-home parents seeking daytime work

· Veterans transitioning into civilian roles

· Anyone seeking a second career or flexible job

· People who enjoy working with children

You might be a good fit as a School Bus Driver if you:

· Are at least 21 years old

· Have a valid driver\'s license for at least 3 years

· Are looking for a part-time schedule and summers off

· Enjoy working with students

Note: This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

Great School Bus Drivers often bring skills such as:

· Valid Class B License

· History driving with ride share companies or taxi services

· Previous experience as a teacher, CDL driver, social worker, classroom assistant, hospitality worker, or customer service or retail associate.

Take the wheel and drive your career forward with First Student! Make an impact in your community while enjoying flexible schedules, great pay, and unmatched support.

*Sign-on bonus conditions apply. See location for details.

**Safety and/or Attendance bonus conditions apply.

***Commercial Learner\'s Permit Bonus conditions apply.

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitor for Ames, IA

As a First Student Part Time School Bus Monitor you will play a vital role in your community and the lives of the students you transport. You will be there at the start of the students\' day with before-school pickup and at the end with an afternoon shift to bring students safely back home.

No experience as a school bus monitor is required! We\'re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between.
A guaranteed shift per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to.
Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Bus Monitor benefits:

$14.48/ hour starting wage, based on School Bus Monitor experience*.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA).
No experience necessary.

For our Bus Monitor roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.
Have military experience.
Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.
Are retirees.
Are looking to jump start a new career.

You might be a good fit if you:

Are looking for a part-time schedule.
Enjoy working with students.
Are at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver\'s license for at least 3 years.

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply; see locations for details.

First for a reason:

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Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitor for Ames, IA

No experience as a school bus monitor is required! We\'re proud to train you with our industry-leading technology to help you succeed.

Your day will include:

A split shift, which means an early morning before-school pickup and an after-school drop-off with a few free hours in between.
A guaranteed shift per school day, no working nights or weekends unless you want to.
Additional hours gained through trips and charters when available.

School Bus Monitor benefits:

$14.48/ hour starting wage, based on School Bus Monitor experience*.
Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits plus 401k Retirement Savings Plans (Benefits offered may vary by location or CBA).
No experience necessary.

For our Bus Monitor roles, First Student encourages applications from candidates who:

Do not have a college degree or high school diploma.
Have military experience.
Are returning to the workforce or looking for a second job.
Are retirees.
Are looking to jump start a new career.

You might be a good fit if you:

Are looking for a part-time schedule.
Enjoy working with students.
Are at least 21 years old.
Have a valid driver\'s license for at least 3 years.

This position is subject to DOT drug testing as a safety-sensitive employee. DOT Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of Schedule I drugs, including marijuana, for any reason.

*Conditions apply; see locations for details.

First for a reason:

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Programs & Services
- Home-to-School
  Full-service student transportation
- Special Needs Transportation
  Service, training & support
- Alternative Transportation
  Non-yellow bus services
- Non-Contract Services
  À la carte services
- Charter Bus & Van Rental
  After school, field trips & events
Technology
- HALO™
  Our proprietary technology platform
- First View®
  Vehicle tracking – districts & parents
Electrification
- Electric Buses
  Sustainable fleet solutions
- First Charge™
  Above-ground charging infrastructure
Safety & Training
- Safety Culture
  Practices, processes & technology
- Driver Training
  Comprehensive programs for drivers
- First Serves®
  Student support training program
- Safety Dog
  Our safety ambassador mascot
About
- About First Student
  The leader in student transportation
- Leadership
  Meet our team
- Newsroom
  Media kit, news & stats
- Press Releases
  Recent happenings & developments
- Investor Relations
  Financials & investor relations events
Contact
- Partner with Us
  Improve your student experience
- Contact Us
  Connect with us
- Submit an RFP
  Request a competitive proposal
- Provide Feedback
  Community feedback portal
- Mergers & Acquisitions
  Our step-by-step process

School Bus Driver

First Student

Ames, Iowa, US

Part Time

$22.37 - $26.00/Hr

1220 S Bell Ave Ames, IA 50010 United States of America

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Drivers for Ames, IA Sign-On Bonus: $3,000* As a Part Time School Bus Driver, you will play a vital role in your commu...

Posted 2026-03-05

School Bus Monitor

First Student

Ames, Iowa, US

Part Time

$14.48/Hr

1220 S Bell Ave Ames, IA 50010 United States of America

Now Hiring Part Time School Bus Monitor for Ames, IA As a First Student Part Time School Bus Monitor you will play a vital role in your community and ...

Posted 2026-02-26

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